EXPRESS ALUMNI VIDEOS

Two Express alumni now in the NHL took some time from their busy schedules to record special messages as for alumni night Friday vs. the Surrey Eagles.

David Jones

Andrew Ladd

Special thanks to David, Andrew, the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets for helping make this happen.

INSIDE THE HOME OF DAVID JONES

The 2003 NHL draft is known for the high end talents it produced. It was also historic for the Express as the first two players from the organization were drafted by an NHL team.

Brett Hemingway was drafted in the 7th round and his teammate David Jones was selected in the 9th round. Both by the Colorado Avalanche.

Jones has carved out a nice career for himself. Now with the Calgary Flames. Here's a look at his home in Calgary with some of his Express momentos on display.

FORMER EXPRESS CAROLL DRAFTED BY FLAMES

Austin Caroll who played for the Express during the 2010-11 season, and spent the last two seasons with the Victoria Royals of the WHL, was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 7th round 184th overall on day two of the 2014 NHL draft Saturday.

Carroll came to the Express part way through the 2010-11 season playing in 42 games and scoring 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points. He also dressed for 4 playoff games. Following the season he joined a group of players that represented Canada and the BCHL and the Region Centre Cup just outside of Moscow Russia where he helped the team to a second place finish.

He spent the last two seasons with the Victoria Royals of the WHL. He scored 57 goals and 119 points in 199 games. He's coming of a 34 goal season this past season. He also has 8 goals and 12 points in 17 WHL games.

Congratulations Austin.

Click here to read a great story on Austin's excitement about learning he was picked by the Flames.